Remember “300“? That super ripped, slow-mo Spartan battle extravaganza directed by Zack Snyder? Well, IGN is buzzing with rumors that a “300” TV series is in the works at Warner Bros. Snyder’s “300” wasn’t exactly your typical history lesson. Based on a Frank Miller graphic novel, it cranked the action and violence up to eleven. Think Gerard Butler in a red cape kicking butt in glorious slow motion, all bathed in a weird, stylish light. It was intense, it was gory, and it launched a thousand “This is Sparta!” memes.
So, From Silver Screen to Small Screen?
The details are still under wraps, but apparently, this “300” prequel series would take us back in time before the events of the movie. No word yet on who might star or exactly what kind of battles we’ll see, but hey, with Snyder potentially at the helm, you can probably expect some seriously epic fight scenes.
There’s a lot up in the air with this project. A prequel series sounds cool, but can it capture the magic (and the memes) of the original film? Plus, with Snyder on board, things are bound to get…well, Zack Snyder-y. Love him or hate him, the dude has a distinct style.
Is Your Streaming Service Ready for This?
No word yet on what platform this “300 TV Series” might land on, but one thing’s for sure: it’ll probably be rated Hard-R. So, get ready to yell “This is Sparta!” at your TV screen, but maybe put down that white coffee first. You wouldn’t want to reenact the movie’s special effects on your living room rug.
300: A Franchise History
The original “300” film was a massive hit in 2006, grossing over $450 million worldwide. It spawned a sequel, “300: Rise of an Empire,” in 2014, but that one didn’t do quite as well. Still, “300” remains a cult classic, and the idea of a prequel series has fans buzzing. Will it live up to the hype? Only time will tell.
(Source: IGN)
